The Development and Evolution of Famous Scenic Sites in China in the Past Thirty Years
This paper attempts to delineate the development trajectory of China's scenic sites,and address the key problems at different stages.The 1982-1991 period witnessed the establishment of the scenic sites system characterized by state ownership and localized management.The key problems were coordination,land use,and sources of funds.From 1992 to 2002,famous scenic sites underwent a wave of urbanization,commercialization,and artificiality.The key problems were planning delay,and the mixed functions of government and enterprises in the regulation agencies.In the period of 2003-2013,the comprehensive improvement of famous scenic sites and the issue of the Regulations on Scenic and Historic Sites enhanced the capabilities of regulation agencies,formalized the process of planning formulation and implementation,and strengthened the management of construction activities.In the new historical period,famous scenic sites in China shall serve as the carrier of ecological civilization.